School Nutrition Specialist

Job Title:
School Nutrition Specialist

Location:
Ashburn, VA, US

Organization Name:
Administration Building

Department Description:
Department of Support Services

Brief Description:
The School Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the direct supervision and evaluation of operations for a very diverse group of staff that prepare and serve meals to students in 12-16 schools. This position is required to have an in-depth working knowledge of regulations governing school nutrition programs, as well as financial management and key performance indicators. Specialization in one or more areas of operations is required based on the needs of School Nutrition Services. In addition to supervision of School Nutrition Services staff in schools, this position may be assigned primarily to train school nutrition workers, conduct nutrition education, develop culinary concepts, manage contracts, manage alternate feeding programs, develop training, or implement school nutrition services in schools.

Detailed Description:
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
• Conducts federal accountability reviews and provides technical assistance.
• Coordinates program marketing and promotional activities of school nutrition programs at schools and community events; compiles nutrition education materials for promotions.
• Plans and conducts nutrition education programs for students.
• Works with curriculum leaders to provide nutrition education resources.
• Reviews and recommends purchase training and nutrition education materials from outside sources.
• Prepares and facilitates training for manager training classes.
• Reviews and analyzes school reports and record keeping.
• Tests and standardizes recipes using HACCP procedures.
• Substitutes for absent managers on occasion.
• Represents department at various local, state and national professional events.
• Staffs schools according to staffing standards.
• Monitors, reviews, and approves inventory and order requests from managers.
• Reviews financial reports with managers and works to ensure that Key Performance Indicators are met.
• Provides input into department strategic plan, and provides guidance to school staff to execute the plan.
• Evaluates all staff under their direct supervision.

Job Requirements:
Below are the qualifications for this position:
• Associates Degree in hospitality management, nutrition, dietetics or nutrition education is required for specialized duties of this position
• Five years of supervisory experience is required
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and wellness school nutrition operations and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple school nutrition operations and to train school nutrition staff in food preparation, serving, clean up, and cashiering
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge and experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse student population and staff
• For nutrition specialty, current knowledge of nutrition principals that are translated into nutrition education materials for students, staff, faculty, parents, and community
• Bilingual in Spanish desirable
• Registered Dietician or RD eligible preferred for nutrition
• Must have current Sanitation Certification
• SNS credentialed or Level 3 certificate within one year of hire

Additional Details:
Administrator Salary Scale , Level 1

This is an Exempt position.
Reports to: Coordinator, School Nutrition Services
The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100

How To Apply:
To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Interview Date:

School Year:
SY_2019 - 2020 School Year 2019-2020

Job Type:
Administrative

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
248 Days / 8 Hours

Amount of Travel:

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